Tuning and Customizing a Linux System

Daniel L. Morrill1893115275, 9781893115279

Linux-based operating systems are extremely powerful and flexible,but unlocking that power and flexibility requires knowledge andunderstanding of how the systems work. Tuning and Customizing a LinuxSystem goes beyond the mere basics of using and administrating Linuxsystems-it covers how the systems are designed. Through detailedanalyses of popular Linux distributions, real-world case studies, andexample configurations and administration tasks, you will come awaywith a genuine mastery of Linux-based operating systems (as well asUnix-like systems in general.) Tuning and Customizing a Linux Systemis geared toward users of Linux systems who already know the basicsbut aren’t yet gurus. The author fills in the gaps left by otherbooks, creating a bridge from the basic “how to” to the plane of truemastery. You’ll find detailed examples of what a Linux distributionactually consists of, and you’ll explore explore three populardistributions in detail, learning useful techniques along the way.This comprehensive guide provides you with a complete, practicalunderstanding of what’s going on under the covers.